In good news for Delhiites, the Union Cabinet assembly led by PM Narendra Modi at this time authorized two new metro routes in Delhi. The first stretch is from Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block, protecting a distance of 8.385 kilometers whereas the second route will join Indralok to Indraprastha, spanning 12.377 kilometers. This improvement might be part of the Delhi’s metros Phase 4. The estimated price for these tasks is Rs 8,400 crore.
The Union Minister Anurag Thakur mentioned, “Today two new metro corridors have been given permission, on which Rs 8400 crore will be spent. There will be about 8.4-kilometer metro line from Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block. It will have eight stations. The second is from Inderlok to Indraprastha, this will be a metro line of about 12.4 kilometres. It will be completed by March 2029…”
#WATCH | Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, “Today two new metro corridors have been given permission, on which Rs 8400 crore will be spent. There will be about 8.4-kilometer metro line from Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block. It will have eight stations. The second is from Inderlok… pic.twitter.com/bIOk0CzLvA
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New Metro Corridors
Two new metro corridors are set to revolutionize journey in New Delhi. The first hall, working from Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block, will span 8 kilometers and have eight stations. The second hall, linking Inderlok to Indraprastha, will stretch over 12 kilometres with ten stations alongside the best way. These additions promise direct connectivity, slashing journey occasions and eliminating the necessity for circuitous routes and saving commuters from site visitors snarls. By connecting bustling industrial hubs, they goal to alleviate the town’s burgeoning congestion.
Pending approval, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will kickstart the tendering course of to safe contractors for the tasks. This growth aligns with the federal government’s overarching aim of enhancing journey throughout Delhi-NCR whereas combating air pollution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly underscored the importance of infrastructure improvement, stressing that increasing metro strains is not going to solely ease site visitors congestion but additionally mitigate environmental hurt whereas resulting in transit-oriented improvement.
Delhi Metro’s Total Network
Delhi Metro has a large community of about 392.44 Kms with 288 stations (together with NOIDA-Greater NOIDA Corridor and Rapid Metro, Gurugram)
Currently, Delhi Metro has three phases and the development of Phase-IV began in 2019. As a part of its fourth section of growth, the Delhi Metro is presently underway with the development of a 65-kilometer community. These further corridors are slated to be completed in phases by March 2026.
Delhi Metro has 10 coloured strains together with Blue, Red, Pink, Violet, Yellpoe Magenta and More. With the approval of latest strains, further 20.5km distance will get added to Delhi metro’s present community.
Source: zeenews.india.com
